glentk

Still having issues, had to have some Fluid removed from band, and prescibed meds for gastritous, the this moring had severe attack and ended up in the E.R. Now the doctors think I have an ulcer, and scheduled for a upper GI scope sometime next week.

Went through the same nightmare experience a month ago, after 2 wekks from gallbladder surgery the clinic would only put 50% of the Fluid that I once had back, and then the other day they added more. So in a months time since gallbladder surgery I gained about 10-12 lbs. I was kind of upset, but its not the end of the world I will lose the weight again.

I agree with other replys that massage and gentle patting on back and shoulders (like a baby) seems to help. I was banded 2.5 years ago and never had that issue. My wife was banded in January of this year and the shoulder pain was terrible for her. It finally went away after we were rear ended on icy roads (however created many more problems, whiplash etc.) so I don't recommend that technique.

Had lap band surgery Nov-09, things were going well, until I started having severe abdominal pain attacks. I finally got help and was told gallbladder issues. A few days later another severe attack and I had emergency surgery to remove the gallbladder. It's been over three weeks since the surgery and I finally had the Fluid placed back in the band yesterday, a good thing because I gained about 10 lbs. in that 3 weeks. Been having serious consitpation, bloating, and mild pain issues. Can anyone relate? Plus Been researching on the net and many websites explain I should take liver abd bile salt supplements. An I should flush my liver once in a while. Anyone else experiencing this, or any advice?

Just curious what symptoms are you having? Reason being I am having some serious pain symptoms that just started recently and its been 2 1/2 years since being banded. I wonder if there if there is a simularities. I wish you well with your endeavor.

Glen from Midland area

44 years old and yes I still have my gallbladder. You might be on to something, my wife has been doing research on the internet and most symptoms point to the gallbladder or pancreas. either way I'll call the doctor first thing tomorrow. and feeling a little better today then i did last night when I wrote the post.

Surgery November-08, last fillJuly-09, lost a bunch of weight. Recently I'm having serious stomach pain at around thearea of the band. Trying to figure out what is causing it, I thought it was toomuch poor food choices, but now I am wondering if it is pressure from thebottom side of the band. The pain is similar to wanting to vomit, lasts usuallyfor about 4 to 5 hours before it subsides, and if I try to purge myself nothingcan come up from below the band. I suppose the pain could be from an ulcer, butI don't know. I have had this issue maybe 5 times in the last 2 years, but nowI have this same issue 3 times in the last week. I'm getting concerned and will call the doctor on Monday. Anybody else with similar issues or recommendations?

Congrats, I know you will be very pleased on the results you will get. I remember having some of the same feelings of excitement and anxiety, before I got my lapband 2 years ago.

Your doctor sounds like a real jerk. 17 pounds in the first 6 weeks is a good start, and I think most people agree that different people get different results. My weight loss after 6 weeks was similar, and I was encouraged for a good start.

I have been 2 years since surgery and was told to give up all forms of caffine drink after surgery. I was able to quit the soda pop no problem, but have continued to drink coffee. I understand that coffee dehydrates and isn't good for the stomach. However I try to drink coffee at reasonable amounts and have cut back.

Banded 11-25-08 1st. fill delayed until 1-27-09. For the last 3 or 4 weeks I get a pain that is located lower left stomach. Straight down from left peck and about 6 inches up from the thigh. The pain comes and goes and only when I'm up moving about. The best way to descibe it would be very simular to a side ache, just not the spot where one expects to find a side ache. I reported to the Dr's. Office and I will see him on the 27th. Anybody else with anything simular, or any suggestions?

Banded on 11-25-08 did great the 1st 2 weeks. Then I went on more solid food and the weight loss slowed down. I survived the Christmas Holiday week and gained only 1 or maybe 2 pounds. The problem now is that about an hour or two after eating I am hungry and want to snack, or even eat another meal. I've done pretty good at watching my food intake during meals but I want to eat another meal shortly afterwards. Anybody having simular problems, or care to comment.

I don't know about anyone else but I'm thankful Christmas is over for the very reason why I why I write into this web site. There is just too much temptation. I was banded 2 days before Thanksgiving, and that was hard enough but I couldn't eat any of the good stuff even if I wanted to. However Christmas was a whole new ball game, I cheated left and right. On a postive note I kept the quanities to a very minimum. So if I gained anything this week the damage should be minimal. Tomorrow I will get serious about following the doctors orders, and try to put this last week behind me. By the way, as I am glad Christmas is over due to the food issues, I sorry to see it go for all the other reasons. It truly was a wonderful Christmas, and many family and friends that I hadn't seen in a while commented on the weight I lost so that will help encourage me to restart tomorrow. Good luck to everyone else, and I hope your Christmas was wonderful as well.

What helped a little, was instead of the shakes I opt for the pudding instead. As I stated this helped some, having something that you can sort of chew of mush it around in the mouth before swallowing. Just wait till the first day of mushie foods like cottage cheese. I remember my 1st. day of cottage cheese, and how much I actually enjoyed having some substance as my food. Sound weird doesn't it? Just wait and you'll know what I mean.